Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  Santa Monica’s Top Wrongful Death Attorney Arthur Liberty of Liberty & Associates comments on the claims arising out of the fatal fiery FedEx truck collision in Orland Santa Monica’s Top Wrongful Death Attorney Arthur Liberty of Liberty & Associates comments on the claims arising out of the fatal fiery accident that took the lives of
• Traffic Violations
• Misdemeanors
  In addition to the alert system, City Hall also will offer standing rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a hit-and-run driver: $50,000 for crashes where someone was killed; up to $25,000 if the victim was severely injured; $5,000 if someone was hurt; and $1,000 if property was damaged. The reward money will come from the city’s general fund, which pays for basic city services. Using social media won’t cost the city anything and could save money in the long run from the LAPD’s budget if more hit-and-run cases are solved. The rewards seek to deter on top of criminal penalties where fleeing the scene of an accident where someone was killed or severely injured is a felony punishable by up to four years in prison and $10,000 in fines. Drivers convicted of misdemeanor hit-and-run — where no one was seriously injured — can face $1,000 in fines and up to a year in jail.
• Homicide
  Like many cities across the country, Los Angeles drivers and pedestrians are increasingly distracted by electronic devices. The problem is exacerbated, however, in Los Angeles where the entire transportation system is so dependent upon the car. In an age where surveillance video can identify terrorist suspects within hours of an event, it is strikingly dumbfounding that most surveillance media is blurred, black-and-white images captured by a nearby business camera that cannot identify the driver or the license plate. Hit-and-run accidents are notoriously hard to solve. To place a suspect behind the wheel in an accident, there needs to be a perfect mix of helpful eyewitnesses, forensics — such as car parts at the scene that can be matched to a suspect’s vehicle — and DNA from the victim once a car is recovered. Hit-and-runs are so prevalent because Los Angelians’ notorious lack of witness participation resulting from diffusion of responsibility in urban settings, distrust of law enforcement and witness vulnerability stemming from immigration status, economic hardship to criminal wants or warrants. Surprisingly, Los Angeles is bucking the trend by also suffering from an epidemic of hit-and-runs by expensive luxury sedans. The LAPD had been subject to harsh criticism for historically placing a low priority on solving hit-and-run devoting only 12 officers from each of the four traffic divisions to assignments to handle more fatalities than most homicide units. There is simply no LAPD task force or organized city effort to address the problem. Most hit-and-runs are never investigated. The overwhelming majority of hit-and-run accidents that rise to a criminal investigation are never solved. Even when the suspect is arrested, all too often the penalty is little more than a slap on the wrist. Most first offenders sentenced to just 3 to 6 months of community service even though penalties for felony hit-and-run can be as much as several years in prison. Prosecutors find it difficult if not impossible to prove that a hit-and-run motorist was under the influence or grossly negligent days after the accident when the suspect is no longer under the influence and evidence of the collision has been repaired. Prosecutors are quick to negotiate a plea especially when juries tend to view hit-and-runs as an act of panic rather than a calculated decision.
• Hit and Run
  Automobile accidents can be classified by general types of collisions. Types of collision include head-on, road departure, rear-end, left turn, intersection, side collisions, and rollovers. Collisions can be further specified by the vehicle struck including motorcycle, truck, bicycle, and pedestrian. Status of the operator in hit-and-run, uninsured motorists, and underinsured motorists are additional factors identified in crashes.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
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Health Law

• Personal Injury
  A personal injury claim arises when you are injured due to an accident or action of another that involves negligence. Every auto accident lawyer at Liberty & Associates has the experience and knowledge needed when you are faced with any personal injury predicament. With over three decades of experience, the firm has the resources and is the dedicated Santa Monica bodily injury lawyer you need to follow through with your claim.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  Premises liability occurs where there is a dangerous condition on a landowner’s property that has caused injuries including fires and burns, falling objects, dog bites, unsafe furniture, unpermitted additions or improvements, and slip, trip and falls on commercial or residential property that the landowner has notice of.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  If you’re looking for a slip and fall injury attorney, contact Liberty & Associates to discuss your claim today, and we’ll connect you with medical personnel that will give you the care you need.